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Prep Time: 6 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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You'll plan a movie night with friends and family just to have an excuse to make an extra large batch of this sweet-meets-salty popcorn treat. Serve in a festive bucket for maximum cuteness. Ingredients:
1/2 cup popcorn kernels, freshly popped |
1 (6-ounce) can whole smoked almonds |
1 cup butter |
1/2 cup light corn syrup |
2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. Line 1 large, rimmed baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil or parchment paper; set aside. Combine popcorn and almonds in a very large bowl; set aside.
2. Combine butter, corn syrup, and brown sugar in a large (3-quart), heavy pan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches 254° (very hard ball) on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in salt, baking soda, and vanilla extract. (Mixture will bubble.) Quickly pour mixture over popcorn and nuts; toss gently to coat. Transfer popcorn mixture to prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven; cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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